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Budapest celebrates Saint Stephen's Day with famous fireworks

Rains delayed the start of Hungary's Saint Stephen's Day fireworks celebrations, which glittered over the Danube River and were watched by hundreds of thousands of onlookers.

Hungary

Sziget Festival aims to break down disability taboos

A venue at Budapest's Sziget Festival aims to raise awareness of disabilities through various activities that simulate what it's like to live with them.

Culture news

30 years of Sziget: Festival kicks off with Kylie Minogue

Hundreds of nationalities gather in the heart of Budapest – as the 30th edition of Sziget festival kicks off today.

Hungary

Hungary's recycling system clogs up as it struggles to meet EU target

The central European country has yet to reach the EU target of nearly 6.5 million recycled bottles per day by 2025.

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Hungarian government alerts services as heatwave threatens homeless

The heatwave scorching Hungary can put homeless people in life-threatening situations.

Europe News

Over 10,000 Poles participate in Pride parade in Warsaw

Last weekend a parade in Warsaw drew over 20,000 people, including two government ministers for the first time.

Europe News

Italian activist Ilaria Salis released after 15 months in prison

The European Parliament members enjoy substantial legal immunity from prosecution, even if the allegations pertain to crimes committed prior to their election.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. EU recovery plan is failing to meet cities’ climate ambitions

As city leaders, if entrusted with the right level of funding and resources, we can be a critical ally to the next EU institutions, working together to ensure the green transition and build a better future for everyone, Anna Lisa Boni, Laia Bonet and Benedek Jávor write.

Europe News

Salis under house arrest in Hungary pending trial and EU elections

Italian activist Ilaria Salis will be under house arrest until her trial concludes, with another hearing scheduled for Friday in Budapest. However, she could be released if elected in the European elections.

Hungary

What is former Iranian leader doing on a secret trip to Budapest?

In a statement to Euronews, the Israeli Embassy in Hungary has slammed the move to invite the Holocaust-denying Iranian ex-president to speak at a Budapest university.

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WATCH: "The For Sale" Pub, Step Inside Budapest's Iconic bar

Adorned with hundreds of handwritten notes covering its walls and ceiling, this establishment has been a favorite haunt for foreign tourists since the mid-1990s.

Europe News

Hungary kicks off European elections campaign

The campaign season in Hungary began on Saturday, allowing candidates to begin collecting voters. Both municipal and European Parliament elections are set to take place on June 9th concurrently, a decision made by the Fidesz party to reduce expenses.

World News

Hungarian voters sceptical about EU elections

Hungarian voters tell Euronews they are sceptical about what voting in the upcoming European Elections can accomplish.

Travel News

Time Out Market is coming to Budapest. Here’s what to expect

Hungary's capital is set to welcome a curated food market in the city centre.

Hungary

Dogs understand when you talk to them - study

According to researchers in Hungary, dogs understand when they are spoken to and, like humans, are capable of associating a word with an object.

Hungary

Hungary's opposition lead protest against Orbán's leadership

Opposition leaders demonstrated against Viktor Orbán's government in Budapest on Sunday over the alleged improper use of state pardons.

Art

Sándor Kereki reveals 'Budapest in the 70's from a boy’s perspective'

Meet Sándor Kereki, the Hungarian photographer whose lens looks back on the streets of Budapest in the 1970s.

Experiences

Why I ditched flying for an 18-hour train trip from Budapest to Lyon

Inspired by my 6-year-old son, I took a night train from Budapest instead of flying.

Experiences

How much does a mulled wine cost at Europe’s Christmas markets?

From Budapest to Edinburgh, Europe’s Christmas markets are getting ‘outrageously’ expensive.

Experiences

How to visit Europe’s most magical Christmas markets by train

From London to Cologne and Prague, here’s how to embark on a multi-country Christmas market train trip this year.